Chapter 2: Construction Project Development
Section 1: Construction & Maintenance Agreement Timelines
Preliminary Design to Agreement Execution
When planning construction projects which impact railroad
right of way, the following chart gives approximate timelines needed
for rail coordination from preliminary design meeting to execution of
a C&M Agreement.
Project Type | Lead Time (Months) |
|---|---|
Conduits Under or Over Track | 6-12 |
Common Ditch, Pipeline or Joint
Usage (Encroachments on Railroad Right of Way) | 9-18 |
Overpasses (New or Modified) | 12-18 |
At-Grade Roadway Reconstruction
or Widening | 12-24 |
Traffic Signal Preemption | 18-24 |
Projects Involving Track Construction
or Relocation | 24+ |
New At-Grade Crossings | 24+ |
Underpasses (New or Modified) | 24+ |
Maintenance Notification
Letter | 6+ |
The Maintenance Notification Letter represents
routine
maintenance projects or projects with minimal impact on railroad
right of way. These projects are covered in Chapter 3.C&M Agreement Flow Chart
The flow chart on the following page depicts
the process for obtaining a C&M Agreement with a railroad company on a construction project.Not all steps are applicable to
every
construction projects. Project steps and time frames will vary depending on the scope of the project.
Figure 2-1. C&M Agreement Flow Chart